I , have voluntarily permitted and hereby consent to my participation in the programs and activities provided by New Tampa Players ("NTP"), including but not limited to my participation in theater activities and use of NTP’s facilities (collectively, the "Program").
I acknowledge and understand that on or about March 11, 2020, the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 ("COVID-19") was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") has stated that the "best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus." (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html). I further acknowledge and agree that Florida’s Department of Health has issued a Public Health Emergency as a result of COVID-19. The President of the United States has declared a major disaster exists in the State of Florida due to COVID-19, Governor DeSantis declared a state of emergency exists in Florida as a result of COVID-19, and both Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and the City of Tampa City Commission have declared a state of local emergency exists as a result of COVID-19. I acknowledge and understand that there are known cases of COVID-19 throughout Hillsborough County and in the Tampa Bay Area.
I acknowledge and understand that COVID-19 is highly contagious and voluntarily choose to participate in the Program despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
I acknowledge and understand that NTP directors, members, visitors, and volunteers come into contact with multiple individuals every day,and may become exposed to COVID-19. While NTP takes precautions to reduce the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 by its directors, members, visitors, and volunteers, I acknowledge and agree that NTP does not guarantee that I will not be exposed to or infected with COVID-19.
I acknowledge and understand that by participating in the Program, I am exposing myself to the risk of becoming exposed to or infected with COVID-19, which may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I acknowledge and understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from actions, negligence, and failure to act of myself or others, including but not limited to NTP, and other Program participants and individuals that I may come into contact with, including but not limited to parents and guardians. I assume all risks and hazards and accept personal responsibility for myself and for any injury, illness, damage, loss, claim, liability or expense, of any kind or nature, that I may suffer arising out of or in connection with my exposure to or infection by COVID-19 and my participation in the Program, including, but not limited to my arrival to NTP's offices for participation in the Program.
On my own behalf and on behalf of my child, I hereby waive, release, absolve, commit not to sue and forever discharge NTP, its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, volunteers, representatives, attorneys, and/or any other person, firm or corporation charged or chargeable with responsibility for the Program, from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, damages, expenses including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, actions, loss or injury of any kind whatsoever, including personal injury, illness, bodily injury, death and/or property damage ("Claims"), arising out of or in any way connected with my participation in the Program, and my exposure to or infection by COVID-19.
I understand that this release includes any Claims based on the negligence, action, or inaction of any of NTP and its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, volunteers, representatives, attorneys, and/or any other person, firm or corporation charged or chargeable with responsibility for the Program, and covers bodily injury (including death) due to COVID-19, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during or after participation in the Program.
To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, I agree not to attend the Program or any of NTP’s facilities if I or anyone in my household has been diagnosed with COVID-19, exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or shows any symptoms of COVID-19. I agree to comply with all current CDC, City of Tampa, and NTP rules and guidelines for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic at all times, including but not limited to while at home and while at NTP’s facilities. NTP reserves the right to take my temperature at any time during the Program and I hereby authorize and consent to NTP taking my temperature at any time during the Program. NTP reserves the right to send any participant home from the Program when NTP has any reason to believe the participant may have been exposed to COVID-19, have contracted COVID-19or exhibits symptoms of COVID-19, or if the participant does not comply with the CDC and NTP rules and guidelines for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. I agree to notify the Program immediately if I or any member of my household is diagnosed with COVID-19 or is exposed to someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
COVID-19 Policies:
1) It is not required that all staff, participants, and parents will wear face masks during all Penguin Project rehearsals and performances. Participants are encouraged to wear masks, ifthey feel more comfortable.
2) Participants will be organized into smaller groups for rehearsals and not rehearse in larger groups until late January/early February at the earliest.
3) If anyone in your family is exposed to COVID-19, please call Nora Paine (443)-850-8997 as soon as possible. You will be asked to keep your child from rehearsal for 5 days and have a negative covid test on the 5th day to return.
4) If your child tests positive for COVID-19, please call Nora Paine (443) 850-8997 as soon as possible. You will be asked to keep your child from rehearsal for 10 days and have a negative covid test on the 10th day to return.
5) Leading into tech week of the production (week before performances), New Tampa Players may add temperature checks and COVID testing to our COVID-19 Guidelines.
I verify that all the information on this form is accurate and that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions herein, as well as all rules and regulations governing the Program.
This waiver, release, and hold harmless agreement is effective as of the date signed and returned to NTP and shall remain valid and in effect even after the conclusion of the individual’s participation in the Program. The undersigned represents and warrants that he/she is authorized to sign this waiver, release, and hold harmless.